Apprentice Early Years Educator, Witham 09gp

The role of the Early Years Apprentice is to help all children receive outstanding care and education and support families to thrive. Meeting the children's individual needs, creating an enriched learning environment and working alongside the Nursery Leadership Team to implement and promote the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

What you'll do

• You will be working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, helping support children's play and nurture their development
• You will be involved in organising activities, in the assessment and record keeping of children's learning and development and working in partnership with colleagues and parents
• You will work alongside experienced early years educators, have a dedicated mentor and have the support of your fellow apprentices
• Plan and carry out physical care routines suitable to the age, stage and needs of the child
• Undertake tasks to ensure the prevention and control of infection for example hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste and using correct personal protective equipment

Training

• Our aim is to help you achieve your Level 3 Early Years, (which includes: Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
• Or complete a first aid course delivered by one of the following types of organisations as per the EYFS requirements
• Functional skills in maths if required
• Voluntary aid society, member of trade body with an approval and monitoring system, or acknowledged by the Health and Safety Executive), giving you qualified Early Years Educator status within 12 months
• From here, it is possible to specialise in areas such as special educational needs, disability, speech and language or become the manager of one of our day nursery schools. The Level 3 can also be used as a stepping-stone towards: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Honours Degree in Early Years Early Years Teacher (EYITT) or Primary Teacher (QTS)
• On and off the job training and location to be confirmed
• You will undertake an enhanced DBS check, funded by Seymour House, to share in our commitment to safeguarding children
• An enhanced check is completed and regularly updated through the Disclosure and Barring Service
• This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Seymour House actively promotes equal opportunities and is committed to equality and diversity for all our children and staff. Applicants will be considered on merit only
• Candidates should be aware that we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available information relating to incidents or issues that could be relevant to the recruitment process

After the apprenticeship

• We will support you to achieve your level 3, giving you qualified Early Years Educator status
• From here, you can develop your career at Seymour House, opting for a managerial route, or you can specialise in areas that excite you, such as; special educational needs, disability, speech and language

The Level 3 can also be used as a stepping-stone towards:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership
• Honours Degree in Early Years
• Early Years Teacher (EYITT) or Primary Teacher (QTS)

Skills

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English Literature and / or Language (grade Level 2)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade Level 2)

About the employer

Founded in 1988, we have over 30 years' experience in care, education and preparing children for school. This history has enabled us to invest in our team, resources and environment to give children the best possible start. Our fantastic team of Educators and Teachers have achieved outstanding Ofsted judgements at all our eleven nursery schools.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: SEYMOUR HOUSE LTD.
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday on a rota basis. Working hours will fall within the opening hours of the nursery 7.00am - 6.00pm, breaks to be confirmed.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £22,000 a year